Introducing Raleigh and Durham

The origin of the metropolis's name comes from the largest technology park of the USA, Research Triangle Park, which was established in 1959. The largest city of the triangle, Raleigh is also the state capital of North Carolina. Widely known as “the city of oaks” because of the ancient oak trees around the city, Raleigh is most appealing with its museums and Broadway style entertainment. Durham is located to the northwest of Raleigh between Jordan Lake and Falls Lake, and is also known as the “City of Medicine” or “Bull City.”

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RaleighDurham airport information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

You can get from the airport to the city center using the number 100 Triangle Transit bus service. It costs $2–$4 to get to the city center and the journey takes about 35 minutes.

Average time from airport: 35 minutes

Distance from airport: 19 km

TAXI:

You can also get to the city center using the 24 hour taxi service that operates from the airport. The average cost of a taxi from the airport to the city center is $35–$50 and the journey takes around 23 minutes.

Average taxi price: $35–$50

CAR RENTAL:

Miles & Smiles members earn 100 Miles per day, up to maximum 1000 Miles. What’s more, rentals made through the website for 1 or 2 days earn an extra 250 Miles, while rentals for 3 or more days earn an extra 500 Miles.